1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R902 BYG
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 99,864 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,864 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R902 BYG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2023
- 99,864 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R902 BYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (R902 BYG) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R902 BYG Mileage History
- 11/04/202298,570 mi
- 26/04/202399,864 mi+1,294 mi
- 26/04/202399,864 mi
Average of roughly 1,244 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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